Silva addressed the crowd before the meeting, hoping to move past what he believes is a political stunt and focus on more concerning issues.

"One day, if I’m found guilty, then so be it. You know, throw the book at me," Silva said. "But until then, I’m going to get back to helping people in a very tough city."

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Council member and Silva's opponent in the mayoral race Michael Tubbs said before Tuesday’s meeting that it's time for the city to move forward after Silva's arrest, calling it a “huge distraction.”

"I would say the politics part was in June. I don't think it is politics. I think it's a very serious legal proceeding we have to respect," Tubbs added.

Silva's efforts to promote unity within the council during the meeting, specifically with Tubbs, were called into question by Stockton resident Cynthia Boyd.

She said Silva called her two years ago when Tubbs was arrested for DUI.

"He says, ‘Well, if you get on your brother Tubbs tonight, I would appreciate it.' I said, ‘But, no sir. I have my own agenda and you only give us three minutes to speak.’ He goes, ‘Well, if you get on your brother Tubbs,’ he said, ‘I will give you all the time that you need. There won't be any time limit. I'll stop the clock,’" Boyd recalled.

When asked if any of her accusations are true, Silva said he didn't have any comment.